Weight: 188g
Dimensions: 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm
Screen size: 6.1-inch
Resolution: 1080 x 2400
Chipset: Google Tensor G3
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB
Battery: 4,492mAh
Rear camera: 64MP+13MP
Front camera: 13MP
The Pixel 8a doesn't feel as premium as the Pixel 8, but it does offer comparable specs for a cheaper price. Its battery life isn't great, but everything else about this phone is near-flagship quality.
For
- Useful AI tools
- Great color options
- Seven years of Android updates
Against
- Cameras are good, not great
- Battery life could be better
- Not as cheap as it could be
Weight: 187g
Dimensions: 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm
Screen size: 6.2-inch
Resolution: 1080 x 2400
Chipset: Google Tensor G3
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB
Battery: 4,575mAh
Rear camera: 50MP+12MP
Front camera: 10.5MP
The Pixel 8 boasts broadly similar specs to the Pixel 8a, but the former feels more premium in the hand, offers better water resistance, and sports an undeniably superior camera, despite its lower megapixel count.
For
- Capable Tensor G3 chipset
- Premium design
- AI camera tricks
Against
- Design changes are minor
- Minimal camera upgrades
- No temperature sensor
